Creative Round-Up #8

#1- We have a Mother's Day card submitted by Dani.........................
#2- So I forgot that Luke and I went on a date last week and made this craft at a local scrapbook store together. A cute idea and time well spent with my little guy...it uses a juice can, patterned paper, craft sticks and your ideas for activities...#3- Kir sent me this idea that she found on rocksinmydryer they are canvas embellished with fabric and/or paper. (pictured first)The bird picture reminded me of a card that I made a few months ago that I posted yesterday. I would like to try this idea for Claire's future room. An Eiffel tower or something "frenchie". Maybe signs over her kitchen saying "Paris Cafe" or something.....just brainstorming!They were originally found at Pottery Barn Kids- so how can I go wrong?

Creative Monday

Sorry all! It has been a crazy day! Above is a card I did for a swap awhile back- a cop out I know. My boys did make a coupon accordion file for Jed for Father's Day- but my camera battery is dead. i will post it when the battery is charged- it is nothing spectacular but a cute idea- I thought. I will be taking the next two Monday's off. We are moving and I can't image I will be able to pull anything together. So keep sending in your ideas and I will post them on the next round-up!

Friendship

Yesterday was a wonderful day for our family. Jed was home and we spent the day just "being". Most of this time was spent at a local park with a duck pond. Family friends of ours met us there later in the afternoon. The Kenningtons are friends of ours from Alaska. Lee is in the Army and was stationed there years ago, where we were in the same church ward together.They had two little girls the same ages as Jared and Isaac at the time. They transfered to Hawaii in 2001 and we have not seen them since. Lee is currently deployed and Angie came to Utah to visit family and we were finally able to connect yesterday after over 7 years. This is a photo of Angie and I at the park yesterday.
Front Runner Review made an interesting statement; "The best way to ensure your memory lives on is through the people you touch." I think this is so true. It took a year before Angie and I even really spoke to each other. I was in Primary and she was the Primary secretary . One day when I was walking through the halls during classtime after a trip to the bathroom I overheard the Primary President really chewing out someone around the corner from where I was walking. As I rounded the corner, I saw that the poor soul being yelled at was Angie. I was so shocked that this lady could treat anyone that way and so openly ridicule someone like that. Of course I just kept walking. But all day long I couldn't stop thinking about poor Angela. I didn't know her at all but no one deserves to be treated like that, I kept thinking. After coming home from church, I couldn't get the thought out of my head that I needed to call her. Call her? I don't even know if she knows who I am? ! Later that evening I finally gave in. It was so out of character for me and I was mortified! What would I say? It was none of my business! Well, I made the phone call and we have been friends ever since. I know that the Lord brought us together through another woman's ridiculous expectations and I am so grateful. We needed each other. Angie saved me from myself after Isaac was born. She rekindled my interest in scrapbooking and talked me out of the mom overall uniform I long needed to give up. She touched my life in a way that will be remembered in our family stories, just as Front Runner Review was explaining.
Isn't it wonderful how with true friends- even when you haven't seen each other in years or even spoken in years you can pick up right where you left off? I felt this in April with Kir and was reminded again yesterday of this feeling. It is more evidence to me of the amazing nature of our souls or spirits and how when our bodies and/or our minds cannot recall things our spirits kick in to make up the difference. I am so grateful for friendship and those of you out there that have touched me and forever made an impression on my soul. Thanks...

E.R Round 2

Isaac decided yesterday that he would cut his own bagel. In the split second he decided this and my back was turned to put a different bagel in the toaster-he sliced his finger instead. Good Morning! 7 stitches later..... we headed for swimming lessons.(Isaac excluded)He did great and I'm sure it helped that Jed was the one doing the stitching. I wonder how many trips to the ER it will take before they just start deducting it from Jed's paycheck?
The boys started swimming lessons last week and it has been fun for them. I still can't get over the fact that the lessons are outdoors. It must be the Alaskan in me. Claire has been a bit upset that she is not participating. Especially since there is a mommy/tot class that she can see. I've tried to explain to her that paying for public humiliation(me in a swim suit) 4 times a week is just plain wrong. Adding to this fact that a lot of the days have been in the 60's and 70's which is too cold for babies. Someday she will understand....

Creative Round-Up #7

Submissions this week are a bit jumbled on this post- sorry. We have an altered letter"P" using ink and crystal effects, a baby card and a BBQ caddie. Thanks Kathy,Krystal and Melanie!

Creative Monday

Just a quickie card today. I learned a trick from my friend Krystal. I painted the chipboard flower and while the paint was still wet, dipped it in glitter. An easy way to glitter things up!

15 years and counting....

Happy Anniversary to Candice and Kelly! We love you guys!

Jedi Claire

I have 3 older brothers! What do you expect?

Remembering D- Day June 6,1944

Eisenhower's Message prior to invasion:

Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers in arms on other fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.

Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened, he will fight savagely.

But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man to man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our home fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to victory!

I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory!

Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.

-- Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower

Creative Round-Up #6

The submissions today come from Krystal and Kirsten. The first is an instant birthday in a box, complete with treat candles and balloon. I have seen this in an anniversary form also- fun idea! The second is a quiet book for kids. This is the same 1962 pattern that Kirsten's mom used for her own quiet book. Kids love these! These photos are just a few of the pages in the book - what a great find. I have always wanted to make one of these myself. Bravo, ladies!

Creative Monday

This scrapbook layout is a flashback! Jared was in first grade in these photos and now he is going into fifth! I've got the scrapbook itch. So, watch out for more layouts. I want to complete Claire's baby book so that will be my main focus. Happy creating!